The round celluloid campaign pin depicts Theodore Roosevelt on
the left and Robert La Follette on the right. The pin contains
colorized scrolled decoration and the American shield around the
images. The reverse side has a paper label from The Whitehead &
Hoag Co.

James Blanchard warns Theodore Roosevelt of a seating dispute
between the Wisconsin delegations to the National Convention led by
Governor LaFollette and Senator Spooner. He fears that Wisconsin
may go Democratic in the fall election.

Nicholas Murray Butler responds to President Roosevelt's letter
on the political situation in Illinois and gives his opinion on
Leigh Hunt, Wisconsin politics, and diplomatic representatives in
Cuba and Mexico.

Joseph Very Quarles writes to President Roosevelt regarding the
contentious Wisconsin Republican Convention. Quarles assures
Roosevelt that he will "get every Republican vote in the party"
despite a factional split led by Congressman Robert M. La Follette
that occurred during the convention. Quarles hopes that Roosevelt
will use his influence to ensure that the Republican National
Convention will recognize his faction's delegates.

U. S. Representative from Wisconsin Joseph W. Babcock writes
President Roosevelt to inform him of the situation in Wisconsin
regarding Republican delegates for the Presidential Convention. He
says nearly all the delegates going to Chicago are Stalwarts and
60% of Republicans in Wisconsin are opposed to Governor Robert La
Follette. He says Roosevelt should not worry about the national
ticket in Wisconsin because it is his.

Senator Lodge regrets that he will not be able to meet President
Roosevelt in Washington, D.C., because of a speech. Lodge discusses
the appointment of a new Attorney General and the possibility of
appointing someone from Massachusetts to a Cabinet seat. Lodge also
mentions resolving a matter with Wisconsin Governor Robert La
Follette.

Theodore Roosevelt is sorry that Henry Cabot Lodge had trouble
with his tooth. Roosevelt feels that the heavy work of the campaign
has been accomplished by three years of work as president.
Roosevelt is not comfortable with the Wisconsin situation and
thinks it's not fair to the national Republican Party to choose now
to leave Robert La Follette. Roosevelt is also concerned with the
closeness of the vote in New York.

Senator Lodge discusses a variety of topics including the
Wisconsin situation and the La Follette electors. He agrees with
Secretary of War Taft that "Parker was stronger the day his
telegram was published than he will ever be again," most likely
referring to Alton B. Parker. Lodge mentions that he has been asked
to write an article for the North American Review about
President Roosevelt and he reiterates his idea about Roosevelt
attending the Grand Army of the Republic Encampment.